Breaking Free from Your Habitual Patterns

A 12-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for finding benificial habitual patterns

Do you feel like you're living the same patterns over and over? Many of us experience a sense of being stuck—repeating the same relationships, reactions, and life circumstances despite our best efforts to change. What if there was a way to understand the deeper currents that shape our experience? Rather than seeing life as random events happening to you, you'll discover a framework for understanding the deeper patterns at work—what many traditions call the law of cause and effect, or karma. This isn't about fate or being trapped by past actions, but about recognizing your incredible power to shape your experience through mindfulness, awareness, and the courage to face your habitual reactions.

This 12-week exploration invites you to consider a profound possibility: that your current life is part of a much larger story of growth, learning, and awakening. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying offers clear, practical wisdom on meditation, understanding our minds, and making sense of how our actions shape our lives. Drawing from an authentic tradition, which encourages us to look at ourselves with honesty, the teachings and reflections help us recognize who we really are underneath the habits and patterns that keep us stuck - allowing us to let go of old reactions and empowering us to choose a new way forward.

What You'll Discover

Why we suffer - Understanding the root causes of dissatisfaction and how recognizing them is the first step toward freedom

The possibility of freedom - Discovering that suffering isn't inevitable or permanent, but something we can genuinely transcend

Your power to create change - Learning how every action, thought, and intention plants seeds that shape your future experience

A practical path forward - Exploring three interconnected approaches to transformation:

• Seeing clearly - Developing a deeper understanding of reality and your place in it

• Inner cultivation - Practices that help you stabilize wisdom and compassion

• Living it fully - Bringing these insights into every aspect of your daily life

We'll also examine what it means to awaken fully—to experience the "profound peace" and "natural simplicity" that the Buddha described, and how this possibility lives within each of us.

A Space for Everyone

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or abandoning your current worldview. It's about expanding your perspective to include possibilities that might illuminate your current experience in profound ways. Whether or not you ultimately embrace these teachings, exploring them can offer fresh insights into age-old questions about meaning, purpose, and human potential.

The wisdom we'll explore has guided countless people toward greater peace, compassion, and understanding for over 2,500 years. These aren't abstract philosophical concepts, but practical tools for living with greater freedom and joy.

You don't need any background in Buddhism or meditation—just an open mind and curiosity about life's deeper questions. We'll explore these profound topics with gentleness, respect for different perspectives, and always with an eye toward how these insights can serve your actual life.

Join us for this compassionate exploration of wisdom that has the power to transform not just how you see this life, but how you understand the magnificent journey.

Wednesdays, April 1 - June 17, 2026 (12 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

The Healing Power of Mind

Can we contribute to our own healing with our minds? Can practices such as meditation, compassion, and visualization help to realize the transformative potential of illness? During this event, we will explore the path to healing through various practices that contribute to healing the whole being, based on Alain's experience in healing terminal cancer.

We will offer practical tools and new perspectives by addressing the practices of unconditional acceptance and loving kindness, in order to develop a healthy relationship with oneself, an essential aspect of the path to healing. We will introduce and practice the powerful practice of Guru Rinpoche of Healing, combining invocation, visualization, and recitation of a sacred mantra.

This approach introduces a holistic view on the topic of healing that allows us to deal with all physical, mental, and emotional suffering. It considers healing from the perspective of our entire being, not just the body. Whether the body dies or not, one can still live a profound experience of healing, hence being better prepared for death.

IMPORTANT – In case of serious illness, Tibetan teachers strongly advise everyone to primarily follow an appropriate medical treatment and benefit from a spiritual approach in addition.

Saturday
May 9, 2026
10am PT/ 1pm ET
Duration: 3h

Breaking Free from Your Habitual Patterns

A 12-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for finding benificial habitual patterns

Do you feel like you're living the same patterns over and over? Many of us experience a sense of being stuck—repeating the same relationships, reactions, and life circumstances despite our best efforts to change. What if there was a way to understand the deeper currents that shape our experience? Rather than seeing life as random events happening to you, you'll discover a framework for understanding the deeper patterns at work—what many traditions call the law of cause and effect, or karma. This isn't about fate or being trapped by past actions, but about recognizing your incredible power to shape your experience through mindfulness, awareness, and the courage to face your habitual reactions.

This 12-week exploration invites you to consider a profound possibility: that your current life is part of a much larger story of growth, learning, and awakening. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying offers clear, practical wisdom on meditation, understanding our minds, and making sense of how our actions shape our lives. Drawing from an authentic tradition, which encourages us to look at ourselves with honesty, the teachings and reflections help us recognize who we really are underneath the habits and patterns that keep us stuck - allowing us to let go of old reactions and empowering us to choose a new way forward.

What You'll Discover

Why we suffer - Understanding the root causes of dissatisfaction and how recognizing them is the first step toward freedom

The possibility of freedom - Discovering that suffering isn't inevitable or permanent, but something we can genuinely transcend

Your power to create change - Learning how every action, thought, and intention plants seeds that shape your future experience

A practical path forward - Exploring three interconnected approaches to transformation:

• Seeing clearly - Developing a deeper understanding of reality and your place in it

• Inner cultivation - Practices that help you stabilize wisdom and compassion

• Living it fully - Bringing these insights into every aspect of your daily life

We'll also examine what it means to awaken fully—to experience the "profound peace" and "natural simplicity" that the Buddha described, and how this possibility lives within each of us.

A Space for Everyone

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or abandoning your current worldview. It's about expanding your perspective to include possibilities that might illuminate your current experience in profound ways. Whether or not you ultimately embrace these teachings, exploring them can offer fresh insights into age-old questions about meaning, purpose, and human potential.

The wisdom we'll explore has guided countless people toward greater peace, compassion, and understanding for over 2,500 years. These aren't abstract philosophical concepts, but practical tools for living with greater freedom and joy.

You don't need any background in Buddhism or meditation—just an open mind and curiosity about life's deeper questions. We'll explore these profound topics with gentleness, respect for different perspectives, and always with an eye toward how these insights can serve your actual life.

Join us for this compassionate exploration of wisdom that has the power to transform not just how you see this life, but how you understand the magnificent journey.

Wednesdays, April 1 - June 17, 2026 (12 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

Breaking Free from Your Habitual Patterns

A 12-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for finding benificial habitual patterns

Do you feel like you're living the same patterns over and over? Many of us experience a sense of being stuck—repeating the same relationships, reactions, and life circumstances despite our best efforts to change. What if there was a way to understand the deeper currents that shape our experience? Rather than seeing life as random events happening to you, you'll discover a framework for understanding the deeper patterns at work—what many traditions call the law of cause and effect, or karma. This isn't about fate or being trapped by past actions, but about recognizing your incredible power to shape your experience through mindfulness, awareness, and the courage to face your habitual reactions.

This 12-week exploration invites you to consider a profound possibility: that your current life is part of a much larger story of growth, learning, and awakening. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying offers clear, practical wisdom on meditation, understanding our minds, and making sense of how our actions shape our lives. Drawing from an authentic tradition, which encourages us to look at ourselves with honesty, the teachings and reflections help us recognize who we really are underneath the habits and patterns that keep us stuck - allowing us to let go of old reactions and empowering us to choose a new way forward.

What You'll Discover

Why we suffer - Understanding the root causes of dissatisfaction and how recognizing them is the first step toward freedom

The possibility of freedom - Discovering that suffering isn't inevitable or permanent, but something we can genuinely transcend

Your power to create change - Learning how every action, thought, and intention plants seeds that shape your future experience

A practical path forward - Exploring three interconnected approaches to transformation:

• Seeing clearly - Developing a deeper understanding of reality and your place in it

• Inner cultivation - Practices that help you stabilize wisdom and compassion

• Living it fully - Bringing these insights into every aspect of your daily life

We'll also examine what it means to awaken fully—to experience the "profound peace" and "natural simplicity" that the Buddha described, and how this possibility lives within each of us.

A Space for Everyone

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or abandoning your current worldview. It's about expanding your perspective to include possibilities that might illuminate your current experience in profound ways. Whether or not you ultimately embrace these teachings, exploring them can offer fresh insights into age-old questions about meaning, purpose, and human potential.

The wisdom we'll explore has guided countless people toward greater peace, compassion, and understanding for over 2,500 years. These aren't abstract philosophical concepts, but practical tools for living with greater freedom and joy.

You don't need any background in Buddhism or meditation—just an open mind and curiosity about life's deeper questions. We'll explore these profound topics with gentleness, respect for different perspectives, and always with an eye toward how these insights can serve your actual life.

Join us for this compassionate exploration of wisdom that has the power to transform not just how you see this life, but how you understand the magnificent journey.

Wednesdays, April 1 - June 17, 2026 (12 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

Breaking Free from Your Habitual Patterns

A 12-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for finding benificial habitual patterns

Do you feel like you're living the same patterns over and over? Many of us experience a sense of being stuck—repeating the same relationships, reactions, and life circumstances despite our best efforts to change. What if there was a way to understand the deeper currents that shape our experience? Rather than seeing life as random events happening to you, you'll discover a framework for understanding the deeper patterns at work—what many traditions call the law of cause and effect, or karma. This isn't about fate or being trapped by past actions, but about recognizing your incredible power to shape your experience through mindfulness, awareness, and the courage to face your habitual reactions.

This 12-week exploration invites you to consider a profound possibility: that your current life is part of a much larger story of growth, learning, and awakening. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying offers clear, practical wisdom on meditation, understanding our minds, and making sense of how our actions shape our lives. Drawing from an authentic tradition, which encourages us to look at ourselves with honesty, the teachings and reflections help us recognize who we really are underneath the habits and patterns that keep us stuck - allowing us to let go of old reactions and empowering us to choose a new way forward.

What You'll Discover

Why we suffer - Understanding the root causes of dissatisfaction and how recognizing them is the first step toward freedom

The possibility of freedom - Discovering that suffering isn't inevitable or permanent, but something we can genuinely transcend

Your power to create change - Learning how every action, thought, and intention plants seeds that shape your future experience

A practical path forward - Exploring three interconnected approaches to transformation:

• Seeing clearly - Developing a deeper understanding of reality and your place in it

• Inner cultivation - Practices that help you stabilize wisdom and compassion

• Living it fully - Bringing these insights into every aspect of your daily life

We'll also examine what it means to awaken fully—to experience the "profound peace" and "natural simplicity" that the Buddha described, and how this possibility lives within each of us.

A Space for Everyone

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or abandoning your current worldview. It's about expanding your perspective to include possibilities that might illuminate your current experience in profound ways. Whether or not you ultimately embrace these teachings, exploring them can offer fresh insights into age-old questions about meaning, purpose, and human potential.

The wisdom we'll explore has guided countless people toward greater peace, compassion, and understanding for over 2,500 years. These aren't abstract philosophical concepts, but practical tools for living with greater freedom and joy.

You don't need any background in Buddhism or meditation—just an open mind and curiosity about life's deeper questions. We'll explore these profound topics with gentleness, respect for different perspectives, and always with an eye toward how these insights can serve your actual life.

Join us for this compassionate exploration of wisdom that has the power to transform not just how you see this life, but how you understand the magnificent journey.

Wednesdays, April 1 - June 17, 2026 (12 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

Breaking Free from Your Habitual Patterns

A 12-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for finding benificial habitual patterns

Do you feel like you're living the same patterns over and over? Many of us experience a sense of being stuck—repeating the same relationships, reactions, and life circumstances despite our best efforts to change. What if there was a way to understand the deeper currents that shape our experience? Rather than seeing life as random events happening to you, you'll discover a framework for understanding the deeper patterns at work—what many traditions call the law of cause and effect, or karma. This isn't about fate or being trapped by past actions, but about recognizing your incredible power to shape your experience through mindfulness, awareness, and the courage to face your habitual reactions.

This 12-week exploration invites you to consider a profound possibility: that your current life is part of a much larger story of growth, learning, and awakening. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying offers clear, practical wisdom on meditation, understanding our minds, and making sense of how our actions shape our lives. Drawing from an authentic tradition, which encourages us to look at ourselves with honesty, the teachings and reflections help us recognize who we really are underneath the habits and patterns that keep us stuck - allowing us to let go of old reactions and empowering us to choose a new way forward.

What You'll Discover

Why we suffer - Understanding the root causes of dissatisfaction and how recognizing them is the first step toward freedom

The possibility of freedom - Discovering that suffering isn't inevitable or permanent, but something we can genuinely transcend

Your power to create change - Learning how every action, thought, and intention plants seeds that shape your future experience

A practical path forward - Exploring three interconnected approaches to transformation:

• Seeing clearly - Developing a deeper understanding of reality and your place in it

• Inner cultivation - Practices that help you stabilize wisdom and compassion

• Living it fully - Bringing these insights into every aspect of your daily life

We'll also examine what it means to awaken fully—to experience the "profound peace" and "natural simplicity" that the Buddha described, and how this possibility lives within each of us.

A Space for Everyone

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or abandoning your current worldview. It's about expanding your perspective to include possibilities that might illuminate your current experience in profound ways. Whether or not you ultimately embrace these teachings, exploring them can offer fresh insights into age-old questions about meaning, purpose, and human potential.

The wisdom we'll explore has guided countless people toward greater peace, compassion, and understanding for over 2,500 years. These aren't abstract philosophical concepts, but practical tools for living with greater freedom and joy.

You don't need any background in Buddhism or meditation—just an open mind and curiosity about life's deeper questions. We'll explore these profound topics with gentleness, respect for different perspectives, and always with an eye toward how these insights can serve your actual life.

Join us for this compassionate exploration of wisdom that has the power to transform not just how you see this life, but how you understand the magnificent journey.

Wednesdays, April 1 - June 17, 2026 (12 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

Breaking Free from Your Habitual Patterns

A 12-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for finding benificial habitual patterns

Do you feel like you're living the same patterns over and over? Many of us experience a sense of being stuck—repeating the same relationships, reactions, and life circumstances despite our best efforts to change. What if there was a way to understand the deeper currents that shape our experience? Rather than seeing life as random events happening to you, you'll discover a framework for understanding the deeper patterns at work—what many traditions call the law of cause and effect, or karma. This isn't about fate or being trapped by past actions, but about recognizing your incredible power to shape your experience through mindfulness, awareness, and the courage to face your habitual reactions.

This 12-week exploration invites you to consider a profound possibility: that your current life is part of a much larger story of growth, learning, and awakening. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying offers clear, practical wisdom on meditation, understanding our minds, and making sense of how our actions shape our lives. Drawing from an authentic tradition, which encourages us to look at ourselves with honesty, the teachings and reflections help us recognize who we really are underneath the habits and patterns that keep us stuck - allowing us to let go of old reactions and empowering us to choose a new way forward.

What You'll Discover

Why we suffer - Understanding the root causes of dissatisfaction and how recognizing them is the first step toward freedom

The possibility of freedom - Discovering that suffering isn't inevitable or permanent, but something we can genuinely transcend

Your power to create change - Learning how every action, thought, and intention plants seeds that shape your future experience

A practical path forward - Exploring three interconnected approaches to transformation:

• Seeing clearly - Developing a deeper understanding of reality and your place in it

• Inner cultivation - Practices that help you stabilize wisdom and compassion

• Living it fully - Bringing these insights into every aspect of your daily life

We'll also examine what it means to awaken fully—to experience the "profound peace" and "natural simplicity" that the Buddha described, and how this possibility lives within each of us.

A Space for Everyone

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or abandoning your current worldview. It's about expanding your perspective to include possibilities that might illuminate your current experience in profound ways. Whether or not you ultimately embrace these teachings, exploring them can offer fresh insights into age-old questions about meaning, purpose, and human potential.

The wisdom we'll explore has guided countless people toward greater peace, compassion, and understanding for over 2,500 years. These aren't abstract philosophical concepts, but practical tools for living with greater freedom and joy.

You don't need any background in Buddhism or meditation—just an open mind and curiosity about life's deeper questions. We'll explore these profound topics with gentleness, respect for different perspectives, and always with an eye toward how these insights can serve your actual life.

Join us for this compassionate exploration of wisdom that has the power to transform not just how you see this life, but how you understand the magnificent journey.

Wednesdays, April 1 - June 17, 2026 (12 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

Breaking Free from Your Habitual Patterns

A 12-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for finding benificial habitual patterns

Do you feel like you're living the same patterns over and over? Many of us experience a sense of being stuck—repeating the same relationships, reactions, and life circumstances despite our best efforts to change. What if there was a way to understand the deeper currents that shape our experience? Rather than seeing life as random events happening to you, you'll discover a framework for understanding the deeper patterns at work—what many traditions call the law of cause and effect, or karma. This isn't about fate or being trapped by past actions, but about recognizing your incredible power to shape your experience through mindfulness, awareness, and the courage to face your habitual reactions.

This 12-week exploration invites you to consider a profound possibility: that your current life is part of a much larger story of growth, learning, and awakening. The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying offers clear, practical wisdom on meditation, understanding our minds, and making sense of how our actions shape our lives. Drawing from an authentic tradition, which encourages us to look at ourselves with honesty, the teachings and reflections help us recognize who we really are underneath the habits and patterns that keep us stuck - allowing us to let go of old reactions and empowering us to choose a new way forward.

What You'll Discover

Why we suffer - Understanding the root causes of dissatisfaction and how recognizing them is the first step toward freedom

The possibility of freedom - Discovering that suffering isn't inevitable or permanent, but something we can genuinely transcend

Your power to create change - Learning how every action, thought, and intention plants seeds that shape your future experience

A practical path forward - Exploring three interconnected approaches to transformation:

• Seeing clearly - Developing a deeper understanding of reality and your place in it

• Inner cultivation - Practices that help you stabilize wisdom and compassion

• Living it fully - Bringing these insights into every aspect of your daily life

We'll also examine what it means to awaken fully—to experience the "profound peace" and "natural simplicity" that the Buddha described, and how this possibility lives within each of us.

A Space for Everyone

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or abandoning your current worldview. It's about expanding your perspective to include possibilities that might illuminate your current experience in profound ways. Whether or not you ultimately embrace these teachings, exploring them can offer fresh insights into age-old questions about meaning, purpose, and human potential.

The wisdom we'll explore has guided countless people toward greater peace, compassion, and understanding for over 2,500 years. These aren't abstract philosophical concepts, but practical tools for living with greater freedom and joy.

You don't need any background in Buddhism or meditation—just an open mind and curiosity about life's deeper questions. We'll explore these profound topics with gentleness, respect for different perspectives, and always with an eye toward how these insights can serve your actual life.

Join us for this compassionate exploration of wisdom that has the power to transform not just how you see this life, but how you understand the magnificent journey.

Wednesdays, April 1 - June 17, 2026 (12 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

Coming in January 2026, dates To Be Announced

Are you afraid of death? Do you feel unprepared for your own mortality or anxious about losing loved ones? 

Most of us live with an underlying fear of death that quietly shapes our choices, relationships, and sense of meaning. We avoid thinking about death, yet this avoidance often leaves us feeling disconnected from what truly matters and unprepared for life's most profound transition. When a loved one is dying, we may experience a feeling of helplessness.

"In the Buddhist approach, life and death are seen as one whole, where death is the beginning of another chapter of life. Death is a mirror in which the entire meaning of life is reflected."
—Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Our In The Mirror of Death cours eoffers a radically different approach to understanding mortality—one that transforms fear into wisdom and anxiety into peace.

This Course Will Help You:

• Transform your relationship with death and discover how to live more fully.

• Break free from death anxiety by developing a deeper understanding of death as a natural part of life's journey.

• Live with greater authenticity as you discover how contemplating mortality can illuminate what truly matters and guide you toward more meaningful choices.

• Find peace in uncertainty through traditional practices that support approaching death—your own and others'—with courage and clarity.

• Support loved ones with confidence by learning practical ways to be present for those facing their final transition, offering genuine comfort.

• Develop warmth, understanding and care for yourself and others through meditation and compassion practices 

What You'll Experience:

In order to produce a real change in our relationship with death, this course will introduce the unique Buddhist approach to learning, which employs the three wisdom tools: listening, contemplation and meditation. This multi-layered approach has the power to bring about transformation on a deep spiritual level.

You’ll also be introduced to compassion practices and The Essential Phowa, a profound practice that gives you practical tools specifically designed for the moment of death. 

This course is for anyone who is… 

• struggling with fear of death or losing loved ones

• wanting to support family or friends facing serious illness or death

• interested in gaining invaluable insights into how meditation and cultivating compassion can reshape the death and dying process

Join us to discover how embracing the reality of death and applying the traditional Buddhist teachings on death and dying can support us to live a more fearless, compassionate, and meaningful life and approach death with trust and peace.

No prior experience with meditation or Buddhist concepts required—all teachings are presented in accessible, practical terms.

Join us in this course this Fall!

In the Mirror of Death
4 Sessions: Starting January 10, 2026 (Saturdays)
10 am PT/ 1 pm ET
Duration: 4h30

January 31, 2026
February 21, 2026
March 14, 2026

The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Discovering Inner Peace In the Midst of Chaos

A 10-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for navigating change

Do you ever feel caught in cycles of worry, stress, or emotional overwhelm?

Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns of thinking that seem to create more suffering than peace. We get lost in endless mental chatter, reactive emotions, and stories that keep us feeling stuck or disconnected from our deeper sense of well-being.

What if there was a way to step back from this mental noise and discover a part of yourself that remains calm, clear, and unshaken—no matter what's happening around you?

A Different Way of Understanding Your Mind

In this 10-week exploration, we'll discover something profound: your mind is not just the source of your struggles—it's also the key to lasting peace and happiness. Together, we'll learn to work with two distinct aspects of your inner experience:

The surface level - those busy thoughts, shifting emotions, and the countless stories your mind creates throughout the day

The deeper level - a spacious, aware presence that's always there beneath the mental activity—clear, knowing, and naturally at peace

Think of it like the difference between the waves on the ocean's surface and the vast, calm depths below. Both are part of the same ocean, but offer completely different experiences.

What You'll Experience

Through gentle guidance and practical meditation techniques, you'll learn to:

• Step back from overwhelming thoughts and emotions without fighting them

• Access a sense of inner spaciousness that feels both grounding and freeing

• Develop tools to transform difficult moods naturally

• Connect with a part of yourself that feels unchanging and peaceful

• Experience meditation not as another task, but as a return home to yourselfThe teachings we'll explore have helped people find peace for over a thousand years. They're not about escaping life's difficulties, but about discovering a different way to be with them—one that brings more ease, compassion, and genuine confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

We'll explore various meditation approaches, always with the understanding that the ultimate goal isn't to become a "good meditator"—it's to recognize the open, aware nature that you already are.

This Course Is For You If:

• You feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs

• You're curious about meditation but find traditional approaches intimidating or unclear

• You sense there's more to life than just managing problems and checking boxes

• You're ready to explore a deeper understanding of your own mind and potential

• You want practical tools that work in real life, not just on the meditation cushion

• You're open to discovering aspects of yourself you may not have known existed

A Personal Invitation

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or learning complex philosophies. It's about discovering what's already present within you—a natural awareness that's spacious, peaceful, and free. Like rediscovering a room in your house you'd forgotten was there.

Over these 10 weeks, you'll be gently guided to recognize this "sky-like" quality of your own awareness—vast, open, and naturally at ease. This recognition can transform not just how you meditate, but how you meet every moment of your life.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own inner landscape with kindness and patience.

Join us for this journey of coming home to yourself.

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 11, 2026 (10 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

What if the key to feeling more at peace starts with nurturing your own kind heart?

Loving Kindness is an ancient practice with a surprisingly modern message: that warmth, compassion, and care—for ourselves and others—are skills we can develop. This practice can benefit everyone, no matter your background, belief or experience. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to try.

In a world that often feels harsh or divided, Loving Kindness offers a different way forward. Instead of meeting negativity with more negativity, this practice helps us respond with compassion. It doesn't make hard things disappear, but it changes how we meet them—with a little more patience, a little more grace, and a lot more heart.

Why start with yourself?

The Buddha taught that "In this world hate never yet dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate." But here's what we often miss: we forget to include ourselves in that circle of love. Learning to treat ourselves with kindness isn't selfish—it's foundational. When we soften toward ourselves, we naturally become more open and generous with others.

What you'll experience:

Over 8 weeks, we'll explore what love actually means to you—not as an abstract idea, but as something you can feel and practice. Through simple meditation techniques (no experience needed), video teachings, and group discussions, you'll discover how to:

• Cultivate genuine compassion for yourself

• Extend that kindness to the people in your life

• Meet difficult emotions and situations with more ease

• Create a ripple effect of care in your relationships and community

This isn't about perfection or forcing positive feelings. It's about creating a welcoming space—both in the group and within yourself—where kindness can grow naturally. By the end of these weeks, you'll have practical tools you can use anytime, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.

Loving Kindness - Opening Your Heart
Thursdays: January 15 - March 5, 2026 (8 Sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Discovering Inner Peace In the Midst of Chaos

A 10-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for navigating change

Do you ever feel caught in cycles of worry, stress, or emotional overwhelm?

Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns of thinking that seem to create more suffering than peace. We get lost in endless mental chatter, reactive emotions, and stories that keep us feeling stuck or disconnected from our deeper sense of well-being.

What if there was a way to step back from this mental noise and discover a part of yourself that remains calm, clear, and unshaken—no matter what's happening around you?

A Different Way of Understanding Your Mind

In this 10-week exploration, we'll discover something profound: your mind is not just the source of your struggles—it's also the key to lasting peace and happiness. Together, we'll learn to work with two distinct aspects of your inner experience:

The surface level - those busy thoughts, shifting emotions, and the countless stories your mind creates throughout the day

The deeper level - a spacious, aware presence that's always there beneath the mental activity—clear, knowing, and naturally at peace

Think of it like the difference between the waves on the ocean's surface and the vast, calm depths below. Both are part of the same ocean, but offer completely different experiences.

What You'll Experience

Through gentle guidance and practical meditation techniques, you'll learn to:

• Step back from overwhelming thoughts and emotions without fighting them

• Access a sense of inner spaciousness that feels both grounding and freeing

• Develop tools to transform difficult moods naturally

• Connect with a part of yourself that feels unchanging and peaceful

• Experience meditation not as another task, but as a return home to yourselfThe teachings we'll explore have helped people find peace for over a thousand years. They're not about escaping life's difficulties, but about discovering a different way to be with them—one that brings more ease, compassion, and genuine confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

We'll explore various meditation approaches, always with the understanding that the ultimate goal isn't to become a "good meditator"—it's to recognize the open, aware nature that you already are.

This Course Is For You If:

• You feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs

• You're curious about meditation but find traditional approaches intimidating or unclear

• You sense there's more to life than just managing problems and checking boxes

• You're ready to explore a deeper understanding of your own mind and potential

• You want practical tools that work in real life, not just on the meditation cushion

• You're open to discovering aspects of yourself you may not have known existed

A Personal Invitation

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or learning complex philosophies. It's about discovering what's already present within you—a natural awareness that's spacious, peaceful, and free. Like rediscovering a room in your house you'd forgotten was there.

Over these 10 weeks, you'll be gently guided to recognize this "sky-like" quality of your own awareness—vast, open, and naturally at ease. This recognition can transform not just how you meditate, but how you meet every moment of your life.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own inner landscape with kindness and patience.

Join us for this journey of coming home to yourself.

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 11, 2026 (10 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

What if the key to feeling more at peace starts with nurturing your own kind heart?

Loving Kindness is an ancient practice with a surprisingly modern message: that warmth, compassion, and care—for ourselves and others—are skills we can develop. This practice can benefit everyone, no matter your background, belief or experience. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to try.

In a world that often feels harsh or divided, Loving Kindness offers a different way forward. Instead of meeting negativity with more negativity, this practice helps us respond with compassion. It doesn't make hard things disappear, but it changes how we meet them—with a little more patience, a little more grace, and a lot more heart.

Why start with yourself?

The Buddha taught that "In this world hate never yet dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate." But here's what we often miss: we forget to include ourselves in that circle of love. Learning to treat ourselves with kindness isn't selfish—it's foundational. When we soften toward ourselves, we naturally become more open and generous with others.

What you'll experience:

Over 8 weeks, we'll explore what love actually means to you—not as an abstract idea, but as something you can feel and practice. Through simple meditation techniques (no experience needed), video teachings, and group discussions, you'll discover how to:

• Cultivate genuine compassion for yourself

• Extend that kindness to the people in your life

• Meet difficult emotions and situations with more ease

• Create a ripple effect of care in your relationships and community

This isn't about perfection or forcing positive feelings. It's about creating a welcoming space—both in the group and within yourself—where kindness can grow naturally. By the end of these weeks, you'll have practical tools you can use anytime, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.

Loving Kindness - Opening Your Heart
Thursdays: January 15 - March 5, 2026 (8 Sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Discovering Inner Peace In the Midst of Chaos

A 10-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for navigating change

Do you ever feel caught in cycles of worry, stress, or emotional overwhelm?

Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns of thinking that seem to create more suffering than peace. We get lost in endless mental chatter, reactive emotions, and stories that keep us feeling stuck or disconnected from our deeper sense of well-being.

What if there was a way to step back from this mental noise and discover a part of yourself that remains calm, clear, and unshaken—no matter what's happening around you?

A Different Way of Understanding Your Mind

In this 10-week exploration, we'll discover something profound: your mind is not just the source of your struggles—it's also the key to lasting peace and happiness. Together, we'll learn to work with two distinct aspects of your inner experience:

The surface level - those busy thoughts, shifting emotions, and the countless stories your mind creates throughout the day

The deeper level - a spacious, aware presence that's always there beneath the mental activity—clear, knowing, and naturally at peace

Think of it like the difference between the waves on the ocean's surface and the vast, calm depths below. Both are part of the same ocean, but offer completely different experiences.

What You'll Experience

Through gentle guidance and practical meditation techniques, you'll learn to:

• Step back from overwhelming thoughts and emotions without fighting them

• Access a sense of inner spaciousness that feels both grounding and freeing

• Develop tools to transform difficult moods naturally

• Connect with a part of yourself that feels unchanging and peaceful

• Experience meditation not as another task, but as a return home to yourselfThe teachings we'll explore have helped people find peace for over a thousand years. They're not about escaping life's difficulties, but about discovering a different way to be with them—one that brings more ease, compassion, and genuine confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

We'll explore various meditation approaches, always with the understanding that the ultimate goal isn't to become a "good meditator"—it's to recognize the open, aware nature that you already are.

This Course Is For You If:

• You feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs

• You're curious about meditation but find traditional approaches intimidating or unclear

• You sense there's more to life than just managing problems and checking boxes

• You're ready to explore a deeper understanding of your own mind and potential

• You want practical tools that work in real life, not just on the meditation cushion

• You're open to discovering aspects of yourself you may not have known existed

A Personal Invitation

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or learning complex philosophies. It's about discovering what's already present within you—a natural awareness that's spacious, peaceful, and free. Like rediscovering a room in your house you'd forgotten was there.

Over these 10 weeks, you'll be gently guided to recognize this "sky-like" quality of your own awareness—vast, open, and naturally at ease. This recognition can transform not just how you meditate, but how you meet every moment of your life.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own inner landscape with kindness and patience.

Join us for this journey of coming home to yourself.

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 11, 2026 (10 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

Coming in January 2026, dates To Be Announced

Are you afraid of death? Do you feel unprepared for your own mortality or anxious about losing loved ones? 

Most of us live with an underlying fear of death that quietly shapes our choices, relationships, and sense of meaning. We avoid thinking about death, yet this avoidance often leaves us feeling disconnected from what truly matters and unprepared for life's most profound transition. When a loved one is dying, we may experience a feeling of helplessness.

"In the Buddhist approach, life and death are seen as one whole, where death is the beginning of another chapter of life. Death is a mirror in which the entire meaning of life is reflected."
—Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Our In The Mirror of Death cours eoffers a radically different approach to understanding mortality—one that transforms fear into wisdom and anxiety into peace.

This Course Will Help You:

• Transform your relationship with death and discover how to live more fully.

• Break free from death anxiety by developing a deeper understanding of death as a natural part of life's journey.

• Live with greater authenticity as you discover how contemplating mortality can illuminate what truly matters and guide you toward more meaningful choices.

• Find peace in uncertainty through traditional practices that support approaching death—your own and others'—with courage and clarity.

• Support loved ones with confidence by learning practical ways to be present for those facing their final transition, offering genuine comfort.

• Develop warmth, understanding and care for yourself and others through meditation and compassion practices 

What You'll Experience:

In order to produce a real change in our relationship with death, this course will introduce the unique Buddhist approach to learning, which employs the three wisdom tools: listening, contemplation and meditation. This multi-layered approach has the power to bring about transformation on a deep spiritual level.

You’ll also be introduced to compassion practices and The Essential Phowa, a profound practice that gives you practical tools specifically designed for the moment of death. 

This course is for anyone who is… 

• struggling with fear of death or losing loved ones

• wanting to support family or friends facing serious illness or death

• interested in gaining invaluable insights into how meditation and cultivating compassion can reshape the death and dying process

Join us to discover how embracing the reality of death and applying the traditional Buddhist teachings on death and dying can support us to live a more fearless, compassionate, and meaningful life and approach death with trust and peace.

No prior experience with meditation or Buddhist concepts required—all teachings are presented in accessible, practical terms.

Join us in this course this Fall!

In the Mirror of Death
4 Sessions: Starting January 10, 2026 (Saturdays)
10 am PT/ 1 pm ET
Duration: 4h30

January 31, 2026
February 21, 2026
March 14, 2026

What if the key to feeling more at peace starts with nurturing your own kind heart?

Loving Kindness is an ancient practice with a surprisingly modern message: that warmth, compassion, and care—for ourselves and others—are skills we can develop. This practice can benefit everyone, no matter your background, belief or experience. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to try.

In a world that often feels harsh or divided, Loving Kindness offers a different way forward. Instead of meeting negativity with more negativity, this practice helps us respond with compassion. It doesn't make hard things disappear, but it changes how we meet them—with a little more patience, a little more grace, and a lot more heart.

Why start with yourself?

The Buddha taught that "In this world hate never yet dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate." But here's what we often miss: we forget to include ourselves in that circle of love. Learning to treat ourselves with kindness isn't selfish—it's foundational. When we soften toward ourselves, we naturally become more open and generous with others.

What you'll experience:

Over 8 weeks, we'll explore what love actually means to you—not as an abstract idea, but as something you can feel and practice. Through simple meditation techniques (no experience needed), video teachings, and group discussions, you'll discover how to:

• Cultivate genuine compassion for yourself

• Extend that kindness to the people in your life

• Meet difficult emotions and situations with more ease

• Create a ripple effect of care in your relationships and community

This isn't about perfection or forcing positive feelings. It's about creating a welcoming space—both in the group and within yourself—where kindness can grow naturally. By the end of these weeks, you'll have practical tools you can use anytime, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.

Loving Kindness - Opening Your Heart
Thursdays: January 15 - March 5, 2026 (8 Sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Discovering Inner Peace In the Midst of Chaos

A 10-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for navigating change

Do you ever feel caught in cycles of worry, stress, or emotional overwhelm?

Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns of thinking that seem to create more suffering than peace. We get lost in endless mental chatter, reactive emotions, and stories that keep us feeling stuck or disconnected from our deeper sense of well-being.

What if there was a way to step back from this mental noise and discover a part of yourself that remains calm, clear, and unshaken—no matter what's happening around you?

A Different Way of Understanding Your Mind

In this 10-week exploration, we'll discover something profound: your mind is not just the source of your struggles—it's also the key to lasting peace and happiness. Together, we'll learn to work with two distinct aspects of your inner experience:

The surface level - those busy thoughts, shifting emotions, and the countless stories your mind creates throughout the day

The deeper level - a spacious, aware presence that's always there beneath the mental activity—clear, knowing, and naturally at peace

Think of it like the difference between the waves on the ocean's surface and the vast, calm depths below. Both are part of the same ocean, but offer completely different experiences.

What You'll Experience

Through gentle guidance and practical meditation techniques, you'll learn to:

• Step back from overwhelming thoughts and emotions without fighting them

• Access a sense of inner spaciousness that feels both grounding and freeing

• Develop tools to transform difficult moods naturally

• Connect with a part of yourself that feels unchanging and peaceful

• Experience meditation not as another task, but as a return home to yourselfThe teachings we'll explore have helped people find peace for over a thousand years. They're not about escaping life's difficulties, but about discovering a different way to be with them—one that brings more ease, compassion, and genuine confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

We'll explore various meditation approaches, always with the understanding that the ultimate goal isn't to become a "good meditator"—it's to recognize the open, aware nature that you already are.

This Course Is For You If:

• You feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs

• You're curious about meditation but find traditional approaches intimidating or unclear

• You sense there's more to life than just managing problems and checking boxes

• You're ready to explore a deeper understanding of your own mind and potential

• You want practical tools that work in real life, not just on the meditation cushion

• You're open to discovering aspects of yourself you may not have known existed

A Personal Invitation

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or learning complex philosophies. It's about discovering what's already present within you—a natural awareness that's spacious, peaceful, and free. Like rediscovering a room in your house you'd forgotten was there.

Over these 10 weeks, you'll be gently guided to recognize this "sky-like" quality of your own awareness—vast, open, and naturally at ease. This recognition can transform not just how you meditate, but how you meet every moment of your life.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own inner landscape with kindness and patience.

Join us for this journey of coming home to yourself.

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 11, 2026 (10 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

What if the key to feeling more at peace starts with nurturing your own kind heart?

Loving Kindness is an ancient practice with a surprisingly modern message: that warmth, compassion, and care—for ourselves and others—are skills we can develop. This practice can benefit everyone, no matter your background, belief or experience. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to try.

In a world that often feels harsh or divided, Loving Kindness offers a different way forward. Instead of meeting negativity with more negativity, this practice helps us respond with compassion. It doesn't make hard things disappear, but it changes how we meet them—with a little more patience, a little more grace, and a lot more heart.

Why start with yourself?

The Buddha taught that "In this world hate never yet dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate." But here's what we often miss: we forget to include ourselves in that circle of love. Learning to treat ourselves with kindness isn't selfish—it's foundational. When we soften toward ourselves, we naturally become more open and generous with others.

What you'll experience:

Over 8 weeks, we'll explore what love actually means to you—not as an abstract idea, but as something you can feel and practice. Through simple meditation techniques (no experience needed), video teachings, and group discussions, you'll discover how to:

• Cultivate genuine compassion for yourself

• Extend that kindness to the people in your life

• Meet difficult emotions and situations with more ease

• Create a ripple effect of care in your relationships and community

This isn't about perfection or forcing positive feelings. It's about creating a welcoming space—both in the group and within yourself—where kindness can grow naturally. By the end of these weeks, you'll have practical tools you can use anytime, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.

Loving Kindness - Opening Your Heart
Thursdays: January 15 - March 5, 2026 (8 Sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Discovering Inner Peace In the Midst of Chaos

A 10-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for navigating change

Do you ever feel caught in cycles of worry, stress, or emotional overwhelm?

Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns of thinking that seem to create more suffering than peace. We get lost in endless mental chatter, reactive emotions, and stories that keep us feeling stuck or disconnected from our deeper sense of well-being.

What if there was a way to step back from this mental noise and discover a part of yourself that remains calm, clear, and unshaken—no matter what's happening around you?

A Different Way of Understanding Your Mind

In this 10-week exploration, we'll discover something profound: your mind is not just the source of your struggles—it's also the key to lasting peace and happiness. Together, we'll learn to work with two distinct aspects of your inner experience:

The surface level - those busy thoughts, shifting emotions, and the countless stories your mind creates throughout the day

The deeper level - a spacious, aware presence that's always there beneath the mental activity—clear, knowing, and naturally at peace

Think of it like the difference between the waves on the ocean's surface and the vast, calm depths below. Both are part of the same ocean, but offer completely different experiences.

What You'll Experience

Through gentle guidance and practical meditation techniques, you'll learn to:

• Step back from overwhelming thoughts and emotions without fighting them

• Access a sense of inner spaciousness that feels both grounding and freeing

• Develop tools to transform difficult moods naturally

• Connect with a part of yourself that feels unchanging and peaceful

• Experience meditation not as another task, but as a return home to yourselfThe teachings we'll explore have helped people find peace for over a thousand years. They're not about escaping life's difficulties, but about discovering a different way to be with them—one that brings more ease, compassion, and genuine confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

We'll explore various meditation approaches, always with the understanding that the ultimate goal isn't to become a "good meditator"—it's to recognize the open, aware nature that you already are.

This Course Is For You If:

• You feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs

• You're curious about meditation but find traditional approaches intimidating or unclear

• You sense there's more to life than just managing problems and checking boxes

• You're ready to explore a deeper understanding of your own mind and potential

• You want practical tools that work in real life, not just on the meditation cushion

• You're open to discovering aspects of yourself you may not have known existed

A Personal Invitation

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or learning complex philosophies. It's about discovering what's already present within you—a natural awareness that's spacious, peaceful, and free. Like rediscovering a room in your house you'd forgotten was there.

Over these 10 weeks, you'll be gently guided to recognize this "sky-like" quality of your own awareness—vast, open, and naturally at ease. This recognition can transform not just how you meditate, but how you meet every moment of your life.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own inner landscape with kindness and patience.

Join us for this journey of coming home to yourself.

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 11, 2026 (10 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

What if the key to feeling more at peace starts with nurturing your own kind heart?

Loving Kindness is an ancient practice with a surprisingly modern message: that warmth, compassion, and care—for ourselves and others—are skills we can develop. This practice can benefit everyone, no matter your background, belief or experience. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to try.

In a world that often feels harsh or divided, Loving Kindness offers a different way forward. Instead of meeting negativity with more negativity, this practice helps us respond with compassion. It doesn't make hard things disappear, but it changes how we meet them—with a little more patience, a little more grace, and a lot more heart.

Why start with yourself?

The Buddha taught that "In this world hate never yet dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate." But here's what we often miss: we forget to include ourselves in that circle of love. Learning to treat ourselves with kindness isn't selfish—it's foundational. When we soften toward ourselves, we naturally become more open and generous with others.

What you'll experience:

Over 8 weeks, we'll explore what love actually means to you—not as an abstract idea, but as something you can feel and practice. Through simple meditation techniques (no experience needed), video teachings, and group discussions, you'll discover how to:

• Cultivate genuine compassion for yourself

• Extend that kindness to the people in your life

• Meet difficult emotions and situations with more ease

• Create a ripple effect of care in your relationships and community

This isn't about perfection or forcing positive feelings. It's about creating a welcoming space—both in the group and within yourself—where kindness can grow naturally. By the end of these weeks, you'll have practical tools you can use anytime, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.

Loving Kindness - Opening Your Heart
Thursdays: January 15 - March 5, 2026 (8 Sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Discovering Inner Peace In the Midst of Chaos

A 10-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for navigating change

Do you ever feel caught in cycles of worry, stress, or emotional overwhelm?

Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns of thinking that seem to create more suffering than peace. We get lost in endless mental chatter, reactive emotions, and stories that keep us feeling stuck or disconnected from our deeper sense of well-being.

What if there was a way to step back from this mental noise and discover a part of yourself that remains calm, clear, and unshaken—no matter what's happening around you?

A Different Way of Understanding Your Mind

In this 10-week exploration, we'll discover something profound: your mind is not just the source of your struggles—it's also the key to lasting peace and happiness. Together, we'll learn to work with two distinct aspects of your inner experience:

The surface level - those busy thoughts, shifting emotions, and the countless stories your mind creates throughout the day

The deeper level - a spacious, aware presence that's always there beneath the mental activity—clear, knowing, and naturally at peace

Think of it like the difference between the waves on the ocean's surface and the vast, calm depths below. Both are part of the same ocean, but offer completely different experiences.

What You'll Experience

Through gentle guidance and practical meditation techniques, you'll learn to:

• Step back from overwhelming thoughts and emotions without fighting them

• Access a sense of inner spaciousness that feels both grounding and freeing

• Develop tools to transform difficult moods naturally

• Connect with a part of yourself that feels unchanging and peaceful

• Experience meditation not as another task, but as a return home to yourselfThe teachings we'll explore have helped people find peace for over a thousand years. They're not about escaping life's difficulties, but about discovering a different way to be with them—one that brings more ease, compassion, and genuine confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

We'll explore various meditation approaches, always with the understanding that the ultimate goal isn't to become a "good meditator"—it's to recognize the open, aware nature that you already are.

This Course Is For You If:

• You feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs

• You're curious about meditation but find traditional approaches intimidating or unclear

• You sense there's more to life than just managing problems and checking boxes

• You're ready to explore a deeper understanding of your own mind and potential

• You want practical tools that work in real life, not just on the meditation cushion

• You're open to discovering aspects of yourself you may not have known existed

A Personal Invitation

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or learning complex philosophies. It's about discovering what's already present within you—a natural awareness that's spacious, peaceful, and free. Like rediscovering a room in your house you'd forgotten was there.

Over these 10 weeks, you'll be gently guided to recognize this "sky-like" quality of your own awareness—vast, open, and naturally at ease. This recognition can transform not just how you meditate, but how you meet every moment of your life.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own inner landscape with kindness and patience.

Join us for this journey of coming home to yourself.

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 11, 2026 (10 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

Coming in January 2026, dates To Be Announced

Are you afraid of death? Do you feel unprepared for your own mortality or anxious about losing loved ones? 

Most of us live with an underlying fear of death that quietly shapes our choices, relationships, and sense of meaning. We avoid thinking about death, yet this avoidance often leaves us feeling disconnected from what truly matters and unprepared for life's most profound transition. When a loved one is dying, we may experience a feeling of helplessness.

"In the Buddhist approach, life and death are seen as one whole, where death is the beginning of another chapter of life. Death is a mirror in which the entire meaning of life is reflected."
—Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Our In The Mirror of Death cours eoffers a radically different approach to understanding mortality—one that transforms fear into wisdom and anxiety into peace.

This Course Will Help You:

• Transform your relationship with death and discover how to live more fully.

• Break free from death anxiety by developing a deeper understanding of death as a natural part of life's journey.

• Live with greater authenticity as you discover how contemplating mortality can illuminate what truly matters and guide you toward more meaningful choices.

• Find peace in uncertainty through traditional practices that support approaching death—your own and others'—with courage and clarity.

• Support loved ones with confidence by learning practical ways to be present for those facing their final transition, offering genuine comfort.

• Develop warmth, understanding and care for yourself and others through meditation and compassion practices 

What You'll Experience:

In order to produce a real change in our relationship with death, this course will introduce the unique Buddhist approach to learning, which employs the three wisdom tools: listening, contemplation and meditation. This multi-layered approach has the power to bring about transformation on a deep spiritual level.

You’ll also be introduced to compassion practices and The Essential Phowa, a profound practice that gives you practical tools specifically designed for the moment of death. 

This course is for anyone who is… 

• struggling with fear of death or losing loved ones

• wanting to support family or friends facing serious illness or death

• interested in gaining invaluable insights into how meditation and cultivating compassion can reshape the death and dying process

Join us to discover how embracing the reality of death and applying the traditional Buddhist teachings on death and dying can support us to live a more fearless, compassionate, and meaningful life and approach death with trust and peace.

No prior experience with meditation or Buddhist concepts required—all teachings are presented in accessible, practical terms.

Join us in this course this Fall!

In the Mirror of Death
4 Sessions: Starting January 10, 2026 (Saturdays)
10 am PT/ 1 pm ET
Duration: 4h30

January 31, 2026
February 21, 2026
March 14, 2026

What if the key to feeling more at peace starts with nurturing your own kind heart?

Loving Kindness is an ancient practice with a surprisingly modern message: that warmth, compassion, and care—for ourselves and others—are skills we can develop. This practice can benefit everyone, no matter your background, belief or experience. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to try.

In a world that often feels harsh or divided, Loving Kindness offers a different way forward. Instead of meeting negativity with more negativity, this practice helps us respond with compassion. It doesn't make hard things disappear, but it changes how we meet them—with a little more patience, a little more grace, and a lot more heart.

Why start with yourself?

The Buddha taught that "In this world hate never yet dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate." But here's what we often miss: we forget to include ourselves in that circle of love. Learning to treat ourselves with kindness isn't selfish—it's foundational. When we soften toward ourselves, we naturally become more open and generous with others.

What you'll experience:

Over 8 weeks, we'll explore what love actually means to you—not as an abstract idea, but as something you can feel and practice. Through simple meditation techniques (no experience needed), video teachings, and group discussions, you'll discover how to:

• Cultivate genuine compassion for yourself

• Extend that kindness to the people in your life

• Meet difficult emotions and situations with more ease

• Create a ripple effect of care in your relationships and community

This isn't about perfection or forcing positive feelings. It's about creating a welcoming space—both in the group and within yourself—where kindness can grow naturally. By the end of these weeks, you'll have practical tools you can use anytime, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.

Loving Kindness - Opening Your Heart
Thursdays: January 15 - March 5, 2026 (8 Sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Discovering Inner Peace In the Midst of Chaos

A 10-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for navigating change

Do you ever feel caught in cycles of worry, stress, or emotional overwhelm?

Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns of thinking that seem to create more suffering than peace. We get lost in endless mental chatter, reactive emotions, and stories that keep us feeling stuck or disconnected from our deeper sense of well-being.

What if there was a way to step back from this mental noise and discover a part of yourself that remains calm, clear, and unshaken—no matter what's happening around you?

A Different Way of Understanding Your Mind

In this 10-week exploration, we'll discover something profound: your mind is not just the source of your struggles—it's also the key to lasting peace and happiness. Together, we'll learn to work with two distinct aspects of your inner experience:

The surface level - those busy thoughts, shifting emotions, and the countless stories your mind creates throughout the day

The deeper level - a spacious, aware presence that's always there beneath the mental activity—clear, knowing, and naturally at peace

Think of it like the difference between the waves on the ocean's surface and the vast, calm depths below. Both are part of the same ocean, but offer completely different experiences.

What You'll Experience

Through gentle guidance and practical meditation techniques, you'll learn to:

• Step back from overwhelming thoughts and emotions without fighting them

• Access a sense of inner spaciousness that feels both grounding and freeing

• Develop tools to transform difficult moods naturally

• Connect with a part of yourself that feels unchanging and peaceful

• Experience meditation not as another task, but as a return home to yourselfThe teachings we'll explore have helped people find peace for over a thousand years. They're not about escaping life's difficulties, but about discovering a different way to be with them—one that brings more ease, compassion, and genuine confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

We'll explore various meditation approaches, always with the understanding that the ultimate goal isn't to become a "good meditator"—it's to recognize the open, aware nature that you already are.

This Course Is For You If:

• You feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs

• You're curious about meditation but find traditional approaches intimidating or unclear

• You sense there's more to life than just managing problems and checking boxes

• You're ready to explore a deeper understanding of your own mind and potential

• You want practical tools that work in real life, not just on the meditation cushion

• You're open to discovering aspects of yourself you may not have known existed

A Personal Invitation

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or learning complex philosophies. It's about discovering what's already present within you—a natural awareness that's spacious, peaceful, and free. Like rediscovering a room in your house you'd forgotten was there.

Over these 10 weeks, you'll be gently guided to recognize this "sky-like" quality of your own awareness—vast, open, and naturally at ease. This recognition can transform not just how you meditate, but how you meet every moment of your life.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own inner landscape with kindness and patience.

Join us for this journey of coming home to yourself.

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 11, 2026 (10 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

What if the key to feeling more at peace starts with nurturing your own kind heart?

Loving Kindness is an ancient practice with a surprisingly modern message: that warmth, compassion, and care—for ourselves and others—are skills we can develop. This practice can benefit everyone, no matter your background, belief or experience. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to try.

In a world that often feels harsh or divided, Loving Kindness offers a different way forward. Instead of meeting negativity with more negativity, this practice helps us respond with compassion. It doesn't make hard things disappear, but it changes how we meet them—with a little more patience, a little more grace, and a lot more heart.

Why start with yourself?

The Buddha taught that "In this world hate never yet dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate." But here's what we often miss: we forget to include ourselves in that circle of love. Learning to treat ourselves with kindness isn't selfish—it's foundational. When we soften toward ourselves, we naturally become more open and generous with others.

What you'll experience:

Over 8 weeks, we'll explore what love actually means to you—not as an abstract idea, but as something you can feel and practice. Through simple meditation techniques (no experience needed), video teachings, and group discussions, you'll discover how to:

• Cultivate genuine compassion for yourself

• Extend that kindness to the people in your life

• Meet difficult emotions and situations with more ease

• Create a ripple effect of care in your relationships and community

This isn't about perfection or forcing positive feelings. It's about creating a welcoming space—both in the group and within yourself—where kindness can grow naturally. By the end of these weeks, you'll have practical tools you can use anytime, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.

Loving Kindness - Opening Your Heart
Thursdays: January 15 - March 5, 2026 (8 Sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Discovering Inner Peace In the Midst of Chaos

A 10-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for navigating change

Do you ever feel caught in cycles of worry, stress, or emotional overwhelm?

Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns of thinking that seem to create more suffering than peace. We get lost in endless mental chatter, reactive emotions, and stories that keep us feeling stuck or disconnected from our deeper sense of well-being.

What if there was a way to step back from this mental noise and discover a part of yourself that remains calm, clear, and unshaken—no matter what's happening around you?

A Different Way of Understanding Your Mind

In this 10-week exploration, we'll discover something profound: your mind is not just the source of your struggles—it's also the key to lasting peace and happiness. Together, we'll learn to work with two distinct aspects of your inner experience:

The surface level - those busy thoughts, shifting emotions, and the countless stories your mind creates throughout the day

The deeper level - a spacious, aware presence that's always there beneath the mental activity—clear, knowing, and naturally at peace

Think of it like the difference between the waves on the ocean's surface and the vast, calm depths below. Both are part of the same ocean, but offer completely different experiences.

What You'll Experience

Through gentle guidance and practical meditation techniques, you'll learn to:

• Step back from overwhelming thoughts and emotions without fighting them

• Access a sense of inner spaciousness that feels both grounding and freeing

• Develop tools to transform difficult moods naturally

• Connect with a part of yourself that feels unchanging and peaceful

• Experience meditation not as another task, but as a return home to yourselfThe teachings we'll explore have helped people find peace for over a thousand years. They're not about escaping life's difficulties, but about discovering a different way to be with them—one that brings more ease, compassion, and genuine confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

We'll explore various meditation approaches, always with the understanding that the ultimate goal isn't to become a "good meditator"—it's to recognize the open, aware nature that you already are.

This Course Is For You If:

• You feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs

• You're curious about meditation but find traditional approaches intimidating or unclear

• You sense there's more to life than just managing problems and checking boxes

• You're ready to explore a deeper understanding of your own mind and potential

• You want practical tools that work in real life, not just on the meditation cushion

• You're open to discovering aspects of yourself you may not have known existed

A Personal Invitation

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or learning complex philosophies. It's about discovering what's already present within you—a natural awareness that's spacious, peaceful, and free. Like rediscovering a room in your house you'd forgotten was there.

Over these 10 weeks, you'll be gently guided to recognize this "sky-like" quality of your own awareness—vast, open, and naturally at ease. This recognition can transform not just how you meditate, but how you meet every moment of your life.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own inner landscape with kindness and patience.

Join us for this journey of coming home to yourself.

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 11, 2026 (10 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

What if the key to feeling more at peace starts with nurturing your own kind heart?

Loving Kindness is an ancient practice with a surprisingly modern message: that warmth, compassion, and care—for ourselves and others—are skills we can develop. This practice can benefit everyone, no matter your background, belief or experience. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to try.

In a world that often feels harsh or divided, Loving Kindness offers a different way forward. Instead of meeting negativity with more negativity, this practice helps us respond with compassion. It doesn't make hard things disappear, but it changes how we meet them—with a little more patience, a little more grace, and a lot more heart.

Why start with yourself?

The Buddha taught that "In this world hate never yet dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate." But here's what we often miss: we forget to include ourselves in that circle of love. Learning to treat ourselves with kindness isn't selfish—it's foundational. When we soften toward ourselves, we naturally become more open and generous with others.

What you'll experience:

Over 8 weeks, we'll explore what love actually means to you—not as an abstract idea, but as something you can feel and practice. Through simple meditation techniques (no experience needed), video teachings, and group discussions, you'll discover how to:

• Cultivate genuine compassion for yourself

• Extend that kindness to the people in your life

• Meet difficult emotions and situations with more ease

• Create a ripple effect of care in your relationships and community

This isn't about perfection or forcing positive feelings. It's about creating a welcoming space—both in the group and within yourself—where kindness can grow naturally. By the end of these weeks, you'll have practical tools you can use anytime, and a deeper sense of connection to yourself and others.

Everyone is welcome here. No experience required.

Loving Kindness - Opening Your Heart
Thursdays: January 15 - March 5, 2026 (8 Sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Discovering Inner Peace In the Midst of Chaos

A 10-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for navigating change

Do you ever feel caught in cycles of worry, stress, or emotional overwhelm?

Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns of thinking that seem to create more suffering than peace. We get lost in endless mental chatter, reactive emotions, and stories that keep us feeling stuck or disconnected from our deeper sense of well-being.

What if there was a way to step back from this mental noise and discover a part of yourself that remains calm, clear, and unshaken—no matter what's happening around you?

A Different Way of Understanding Your Mind

In this 10-week exploration, we'll discover something profound: your mind is not just the source of your struggles—it's also the key to lasting peace and happiness. Together, we'll learn to work with two distinct aspects of your inner experience:

The surface level - those busy thoughts, shifting emotions, and the countless stories your mind creates throughout the day

The deeper level - a spacious, aware presence that's always there beneath the mental activity—clear, knowing, and naturally at peace

Think of it like the difference between the waves on the ocean's surface and the vast, calm depths below. Both are part of the same ocean, but offer completely different experiences.

What You'll Experience

Through gentle guidance and practical meditation techniques, you'll learn to:

• Step back from overwhelming thoughts and emotions without fighting them

• Access a sense of inner spaciousness that feels both grounding and freeing

• Develop tools to transform difficult moods naturally

• Connect with a part of yourself that feels unchanging and peaceful

• Experience meditation not as another task, but as a return home to yourselfThe teachings we'll explore have helped people find peace for over a thousand years. They're not about escaping life's difficulties, but about discovering a different way to be with them—one that brings more ease, compassion, and genuine confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

We'll explore various meditation approaches, always with the understanding that the ultimate goal isn't to become a "good meditator"—it's to recognize the open, aware nature that you already are.

This Course Is For You If:

• You feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs

• You're curious about meditation but find traditional approaches intimidating or unclear

• You sense there's more to life than just managing problems and checking boxes

• You're ready to explore a deeper understanding of your own mind and potential

• You want practical tools that work in real life, not just on the meditation cushion

• You're open to discovering aspects of yourself you may not have known existed

A Personal Invitation

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or learning complex philosophies. It's about discovering what's already present within you—a natural awareness that's spacious, peaceful, and free. Like rediscovering a room in your house you'd forgotten was there.

Over these 10 weeks, you'll be gently guided to recognize this "sky-like" quality of your own awareness—vast, open, and naturally at ease. This recognition can transform not just how you meditate, but how you meet every moment of your life.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own inner landscape with kindness and patience.

Join us for this journey of coming home to yourself.

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 11, 2026 (10 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h

Coming in January 2026, dates To Be Announced

Are you afraid of death? Do you feel unprepared for your own mortality or anxious about losing loved ones? 

Most of us live with an underlying fear of death that quietly shapes our choices, relationships, and sense of meaning. We avoid thinking about death, yet this avoidance often leaves us feeling disconnected from what truly matters and unprepared for life's most profound transition. When a loved one is dying, we may experience a feeling of helplessness.

"In the Buddhist approach, life and death are seen as one whole, where death is the beginning of another chapter of life. Death is a mirror in which the entire meaning of life is reflected."
—Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Our In The Mirror of Death cours eoffers a radically different approach to understanding mortality—one that transforms fear into wisdom and anxiety into peace.

This Course Will Help You:

• Transform your relationship with death and discover how to live more fully.

• Break free from death anxiety by developing a deeper understanding of death as a natural part of life's journey.

• Live with greater authenticity as you discover how contemplating mortality can illuminate what truly matters and guide you toward more meaningful choices.

• Find peace in uncertainty through traditional practices that support approaching death—your own and others'—with courage and clarity.

• Support loved ones with confidence by learning practical ways to be present for those facing their final transition, offering genuine comfort.

• Develop warmth, understanding and care for yourself and others through meditation and compassion practices 

What You'll Experience:

In order to produce a real change in our relationship with death, this course will introduce the unique Buddhist approach to learning, which employs the three wisdom tools: listening, contemplation and meditation. This multi-layered approach has the power to bring about transformation on a deep spiritual level.

You’ll also be introduced to compassion practices and The Essential Phowa, a profound practice that gives you practical tools specifically designed for the moment of death. 

This course is for anyone who is… 

• struggling with fear of death or losing loved ones

• wanting to support family or friends facing serious illness or death

• interested in gaining invaluable insights into how meditation and cultivating compassion can reshape the death and dying process

Join us to discover how embracing the reality of death and applying the traditional Buddhist teachings on death and dying can support us to live a more fearless, compassionate, and meaningful life and approach death with trust and peace.

No prior experience with meditation or Buddhist concepts required—all teachings are presented in accessible, practical terms.

Join us in this course this Fall!

In the Mirror of Death
4 Sessions: Starting January 10, 2026 (Saturdays)
10 am PT/ 1 pm ET
Duration: 4h30

January 31, 2026
February 21, 2026
March 14, 2026

The Heart of the Tibetan Book of Living and Dying: Discovering Inner Peace In the Midst of Chaos

A 10-session course combining meditation, reflection, and practical tools for navigating change

Do you ever feel caught in cycles of worry, stress, or emotional overwhelm?

Many of us find ourselves trapped in patterns of thinking that seem to create more suffering than peace. We get lost in endless mental chatter, reactive emotions, and stories that keep us feeling stuck or disconnected from our deeper sense of well-being.

What if there was a way to step back from this mental noise and discover a part of yourself that remains calm, clear, and unshaken—no matter what's happening around you?

A Different Way of Understanding Your Mind

In this 10-week exploration, we'll discover something profound: your mind is not just the source of your struggles—it's also the key to lasting peace and happiness. Together, we'll learn to work with two distinct aspects of your inner experience:

The surface level - those busy thoughts, shifting emotions, and the countless stories your mind creates throughout the day

The deeper level - a spacious, aware presence that's always there beneath the mental activity—clear, knowing, and naturally at peace

Think of it like the difference between the waves on the ocean's surface and the vast, calm depths below. Both are part of the same ocean, but offer completely different experiences.

What You'll Experience

Through gentle guidance and practical meditation techniques, you'll learn to:

• Step back from overwhelming thoughts and emotions without fighting them

• Access a sense of inner spaciousness that feels both grounding and freeing

• Develop tools to transform difficult moods naturally

• Connect with a part of yourself that feels unchanging and peaceful

• Experience meditation not as another task, but as a return home to yourselfThe teachings we'll explore have helped people find peace for over a thousand years. They're not about escaping life's difficulties, but about discovering a different way to be with them—one that brings more ease, compassion, and genuine confidence in your ability to handle whatever comes your way.

We'll explore various meditation approaches, always with the understanding that the ultimate goal isn't to become a "good meditator"—it's to recognize the open, aware nature that you already are.

This Course Is For You If:

• You feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional ups and downs

• You're curious about meditation but find traditional approaches intimidating or unclear

• You sense there's more to life than just managing problems and checking boxes

• You're ready to explore a deeper understanding of your own mind and potential

• You want practical tools that work in real life, not just on the meditation cushion

• You're open to discovering aspects of yourself you may not have known existed

A Personal Invitation

This isn't about adopting new beliefs or learning complex philosophies. It's about discovering what's already present within you—a natural awareness that's spacious, peaceful, and free. Like rediscovering a room in your house you'd forgotten was there.

Over these 10 weeks, you'll be gently guided to recognize this "sky-like" quality of your own awareness—vast, open, and naturally at ease. This recognition can transform not just how you meditate, but how you meet every moment of your life.

No previous meditation experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to explore your own inner landscape with kindness and patience.

Join us for this journey of coming home to yourself.

Wednesdays, January 7 - March 11, 2026 (10 sessions)
4pm PT/ 7pm ET
Duration: 2h